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Committee advances bill to centralize oversight of federal aid to Tennessee agencies
Summary
The Finance, Ways, and Means Committee voted 27-0 to send House Bill 1092 to Calendar and Rules after approving two amendments. The bill establishes a standardized process for state agencies to notify the legislature and, in some cases, obtain approval before accepting significant federal funds and requires annual reporting of federal aid.
Chairman Hulsey said the committee approved House Bill 1092 and described it as a measure to centralize oversight of federal aid to state departments.
"The goal of this bill is to ensure that all federal aid received by Tennessee the state of Tennessee departments is managed and allocated in an efficient manner," Chairman Hulsey said. He said the bill "ensures that when Tennessee state departments want to accept federal money, they follow a clear and consistent process." He added that the bill "mandates annual federal aid reports" and assigns reporting responsibilities to the Budget Analysis Office.
The bill, as amended, requires agencies to notify the legislature and in some…
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